"We are delighted that the NCAA has chosen U.S. Bank Arena to re-host the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship Midwest Regional" said U.S. Bank Arena Vice President & General Manager Kristin Ropp. "We look forward to partnering with Miami University, the Greater Cincinnati Sports Corp, and the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau in bringing this showcase event to the city this March 28-30, 2014 and again in March, 2016. Being hockey people, we look to promote and extend the sport on every level."

Miami's hockey team has qualified for seven straight NCAA Tournaments, the third-longest active streak in the nation, and 10 NCAA Tournaments in program history, while twice making the NCAA's Frozen Four.